Holly Creek

Holly Creek Public School is the sole elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Holly Creek School District, which is ranked 27th out of 342 districts in Oklahoma and rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. With a total enrollment of 229 students, Holly Creek Public School stands out as an exceptional institution, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

The school's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with students significantly outperforming the state averages on OSTP assessments in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 59% of 5th-grade students scored proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 46%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 54% to 69% across grades 3-7, significantly higher than the state averages of 29% to 40%. This strong academic achievement is even more impressive given that 72.05% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

The school's success can be attributed to a combination of factors, including its low student-teacher ratio of 17.8, effective instructional practices, and strong leadership and support from the district. Holly Creek Public School has consistently ranked in the top 15-25% of elementary schools in the state, a testament to its commitment to providing a high-quality education to all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background. As the school continues to maintain its exceptional performance, it serves as a model for other schools and districts seeking to achieve similar levels of academic excellence.